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Sobriety-A social experiment with no point to it.

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dergblerp
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I went cold turkey about 14 days ago. I know that's not a long time, but for me it is. I was smoking weed about 5 times a week and drinking a similar amount. I quit because a friend of mine was smoking to much and it was affecting his college academics, so we made an agreement that we'd be sober for all of first quarter, and then decide where we'd go from there.

This has caused a number of problems.
Number one, I've become addicted to coffee. Ridiculous as it sounds I drink 2-3 cups a day. I can't stop haha.
Number Two, All I think about is smoking weed. I walk around campus, do my homework, I'm acing my classes. I don't have a physical need to smoke, just an intense psychological need.

I'm wondering if any 'retired' weed smokers had similar feelings and cravings when you quit. What did you do? Keep in mind that I didn't want to quit, but I'm trying to help a friend.

Comments welcome.
Oct 3 2008 12:56AM
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gmack24
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smoke when he's not looking.
Oct 3 2008 1:03AM
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Mexico
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yeah i get so irratble when i have to stop smoking
Oct 3 2008 1:09AM
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dergblerp
Posts: 1303 - Karma: 77
haha i can't help but think thats missing the point. but i agree.
Oct 3 2008 1:31AM
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SirFryanator
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I don't have "cravings" like I used to, but I know exactly what you mean. I quit about a week before school started so that I can get used to the sober feeling before classes. Life's been good. The last time I stopped I had a very hard time actually putting everything away and not using it for a while. Now it's easier...I haven't seen weed in 5 weeks now. Partially because I don't have easy access, and also because I know I need to get this first term absolutely stellar before ski season so I have a good academic foundation, but even afterward I don't think I'll have too much of a problem with it.
Oct 3 2008 1:41AM
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Rachy
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My boyfriend freshmen year did the same thing with his friend.

He then learned that by working out it made the thc still in the body to go into the blood stream. So for about 3 weeks he was able to work out and essentially get high. He might have been making this up but maybe its worth looking into. Worst case scenario, the endorphins will make you happy.
Oct 3 2008 1:58AM
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pmills
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do this as a personal challenge, at this point your cravings are all mental.  if it's always on your mind take a look around you, see what might be triggering this, pipes, sesh spots, music... you can help this by rearranging your shit, mix up your routine. If you just cut out smoking and still have an empty afternoon, all you're going to want to do is blaze it up.

smoking behind your friends back is terrible, if you guys made a pact together, stick to it, talk to him now and ask him to help you get some control, it's difficult to do this shit on your own-- which is why you guys decided to do it together in the first place. Pick up some activity to do together (start working out win win bonus, you get in shape for the ski season and you curb the habit.)
Oct 3 2008 2:10AM
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[~_~]
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That's only if you get a regular serving of vagina.
Oct 3 2008 2:43AM
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Goglines
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straight up agreed, so its at least every couple days to calm down. yommytacoe i give you madd props for helping a friend out though. i tried to stop all together cuz last winter i have to take a drug test to work, lasted three months. it snowed big the first night i started back up. glorious.

Oct 3 2008 3:19AM
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wskibum176
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i cant offer much help seeing as i only smoke once or twice a year but i can say this:
PROPS on being an awsome friend and making a decision that will greatly benefit you in the future. Not only are you doing whats good for you by focusing on school, your being a good friend by helping and motivating your buddy to do the same.

keep up the good work.

And might i suggest tea instead of coffee? shits baller
Oct 3 2008 3:36AM
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Rachy
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agreed, I like tea way more than coffee... English breakfast tea is my fav, followed by whatever the hell they make a Wahoos.... that stuff is heaven.
Oct 3 2008 3:43AM
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jfoley019
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I feel ya dude, when I quite smoking I had intense cravings. They went alway and my mind cleared up and I felt great. Actually 2 to 3 cups of coffee or whatever a day isnt that bad. I have two huge cups a tea a day. But where I work I see people drinking like a pot of coffee a day.

Good luck man
Oct 3 2008 10:33AM
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ilikeplants
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I'd suggest smoking at night before you go to bed. Make sure that all of your homework and shit is done. Or just smoke on the weekend when you don't have papers or anything. That's all I can suggest. Or start smoking cigarettes.
Oct 3 2008 10:53AM
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beer.
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this is all such a gigantic load of bullshit.

"quitting" is just an excuse to talk about how you smoke and how you've grown out of it and are focusing more on school, etc.  it's a fundamental human trait to believe that talking about life improvements will make them happen.  what you should do is cut back, use a little self-control.

there is no need to quit smoking or drinking unless youre a full-blown addict.  otherwise as long as your work is done, or you have some spare time, who gives a shit?  the ultimate level of retardation is quitting bc your girlfriend doesn't approve.  I'd hate to date a girl that got in my business that much, but I know guys that do.  newsflash: you can easily smoke when she's not around, stupid.  and she'll never know.
Oct 3 2008 10:56AM
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pmills
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Ya good idea, quit smoking pot by smoking something much more addictive.

I suggest when you want to quit smoking cigs, you start shooting up herroin.

good advice.

And ^ there is nothing wrong with quitting something, it has nothing to do with wanting to 'brag' about being more mature, grown out of your 'old habits' It is implementing self control. Just because you couldn't do it, doesn't mean you've got to drag others down to your level.

Again to the OP  keep with your pact, friendship > drugs
Oct 3 2008 12:26PM
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Alex_G
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i quit for a whole year for football, not drinking just smoking but if there's a reason for you to stop it's a whole lot easier to do if not i don't really see the reason to stop
Oct 3 2008 12:48PM
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skithesprings
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serial?

this is the second time ive heard this, might have to try it just for the hell of it
Oct 3 2008 4:19PM
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dergblerp
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I've had this happen before.  I was sick, and had no appetite to eat.  as my fat burned, I guess I unearthed some THC that was in my bloodstream or something.
Oct 3 2008 4:42PM
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dergblerp
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I personally don't have a problem with self control.  During school, I never smoke on school nights or anything, but my friend (the whole reason i'm doing this)  cannot control himself, and he needs to quit entirely, and having others around who are smoking all the time makes it really hard, so A few friends and I all quit to make it easier. 
The alcohol sobriety is my own thing aside from that.  I just don't like the way it affects me, it's alot of calories, and I don't think it's worth the money.  I'm not totally against it, I just don't enjoy it like I used to.


I've discovered the joy in hookah.  its rad.
Oct 3 2008 4:46PM
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SICKYGNARGNAR
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I quit smoking for like 5 months a couple years ago. Worst decision ever. Ended up just drinking alot more and arguing with this girl I really loved and fucked up our relationship. Started smoking again and I am back to my mellower, friendlier former self.
Oct 3 2008 6:44PM
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Campeador
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A friend that makes you quit smoking ganja is no friend at all.
Oct 3 2008 8:35PM
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dergblerp
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I'm the guy that made my friend quit... I love weed, and i have no intentions to stop forever, but i'm taking a break for the sake of my brain and a friends brain.
Oct 3 2008 8:41PM
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skifree919
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his friend didn't make him do anything. He is being a real friend by helping out a friend in need.
Oct 3 2008 8:48PM
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